Given the following enthymeme: Street gangs are a top priority for the FBI because they're involved in organized crime. The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:
A) Street gangs have been involved in organized crime for years. (Premise)
B) Organized crime includes theft, murder, extortion, and prostitution. (Conclusion)
C) The FBI will never succeed in eradicating street gangs. (Conclusion)
D) Groups involved in organized crime are a top priority for the FBI. (Premise)
E) Any gang that deals in street drugs is involved in organized crime. (Premise)
D
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